1William H. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 28 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to your acquaintance, my son in law, M r Henry Carrington — He is the son of Judge Carrington , the elder, whom you, no doubt, knew. He is one of several gentlemen appointed Commissioners by the Court of Charlotte , for adopting a suitable plan of a Court house for that County ; with authority to contract for the building the same— He was with me some time this fall,...
2Rockfish Gap Report of the University of Virginia Commissioners, 4 August 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners for the University of Virginia having met, as by law required at the tavern in Rockfish gap on the blue ridge , on the 1 st day of August of this present year 1818 , and having formed a board, proceeded on that day to the discharge of the duties assigned to them by the act of the legislature intituled an “act appropriating part of the revenue of the literary fund and for...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 29 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A powder Mill has been lately established in the immediate vicinity of this place, and it is now carried on by a company of gentlemen, of which the Mr. Browns, sons of Mr. John Brown, Clerk of the Court of appeals, are partners—This company wishes to obtain from the General Government some accommodation in supplies of Salt-petre, for which they will pay either in Cash, or in powder as the...
4To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your letter in which you do me the honor to ask my opinion on the case of Thomas Logwood. I submitted it to the Council of State for their advice; but as they supposed that you had already made up your mind to extend mercy in some shape or other, unless his late conduct should have lessened his claims to your interference, & that you sought information only as to that fact, &...
5To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 26 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Doctor William Upshaw is desirous to procure the appointment of Hospital Surgeon, in the Armies of the United States—I pray you to pardon the liberty I take, in recommending him to the attention of the Government. To say that he is upright, capable, honorable and republican, would be but common praise. I am persuaded the office he solicits could not be better filled. A long & painful...
6To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 17 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I received by the last nights mail your favor of the 13th. and shall forward the letters alluded to according to their address. I sent you by the mail before the last a copy of the Acts of our last Assembly, and requested your attention to that clause in the Militia law which prohibits the Executive from granting certain commissions—You will readily perceive its effect—I regret it extremely,...
7To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
When Major Newton commanded the Militia in Norfolk, some letters were sent to him by Sir Robert Laurie, for the purpose of being delivered to the British Consul who, I presume, was charged with the distribution of those addressed to different persons in the United States. These letters, being all under seal, could not be delivered; and Major Newton did not think it proper to send a flag for...
8To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 15 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I perform a very pleasing duty in transmitting to you a copy of the Resolution of the General Assembly expressing their sentiments in relation to the present crisis in our political affairs, declaring their approbation of the course heretofore pursued by the General Government, and pledging the whole energies of this Commonwealth for the support of such measures as may be adopted to produce an...
9To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Difficulties having been experienced in adjusting some of the expenses incurred while the militia were lately in service at Norfolk, General Mathews finds it necessary to attend at the Department of War, for the purpose of making some explanations. He will deliver you this letter, and I take the liberty to solicit your attention to him—His character is so well known, as to render it perfectly...
10To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 30 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Three letters from Capt: Read of the 25. 26 & 27 instant, all received by last nights mail, state that the British Ships still continue without the Capes—The Secretary at war has informed me that he has directed the discharge of both companies of Militia in service at & near Norfolk. This circumstance will render unnecessary any answer to my letter of the 28th. I have the honor to be with the...
11To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 28 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure, last Evening, to receive your favor of the 25th. I received at the same time a letter from Capt: Reade of the 24th which states that the British Vessels still continued without the Capes— It was reported to me by Major Newton before he left Norfolk, that some of the men in Capt: Nestells company of Artillery at Fort Norfolk, were anxious to be discharged, and that they...
12To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 26 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward to you Capt: Reades letter of the 23rd. and have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. obt. Servt. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
13To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 24 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose Captain Reades letter of the 22nd. instant, and to be with the highest respect, Sir yr. Ob. St. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
14To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 23 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter from Capt: Reade of the 21st. states that nothing new has occurred—and that the British Squadron continues off the Capes. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. most: Obt. St. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
15To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 22 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you yesterday and enclosed a letter from Capt: Reade of the 18th. stating that the British Vessels had actually left our waters but were still off the Capes. He also observed that the term of service of the company now under his command would expire on the 2nd. of next month, and that they would not willingly remain longer in service—A fear that some derangement in the Post office...
16To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 21 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose you Capt: Reads letter of the 18th. by which it appears that the British Vessels have actually left our Waters, altho’ they are still hovering on our Coast. Permit me to call your attention to that part of Capt: Reads letter which relates to the expiration of the term of service of the company of Militia under his command—It belongs to you to determine whether...
17To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 20 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward to you Major Newton’s letter of the 17th. being the only one received since that of the 13th enclosed to you by a former mail. From the letter now enclosed, I should be led to suppose that the British Vessels had not returned since they left our waters as mentioned in the letter of the 13th.; but some doubts on this point are raised by a paragraph in a Norfolk paper of the 14,...
18To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 15 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 12th. was received yesterday evening, and the course which it prescribes shall be strictly observed. I now forward you Major Newton’s letters of the 8th. 9th. & 13th instant—It appears by the last that the British Ships of War have gone out of our waters—Tomorrow’s mail will, I presume, enable us to ascertain whether this departure is temporary, as on a former occasion, or...
19To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 9 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward you Major Newtons report of the 6th. instant. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
20To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 7 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Major Newtons letters of the 4th. & 5th. are enclosed. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
21To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 6 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg your pardon for not having enclosed Major Newtons letter of the 30th. of Sept: as mentioned in my letter of yesterday—It is not in itself of much consequence, but having been mentioned, it should have been forwarded. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
22To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 6 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive inclosed Major Newtons letter of the 3rd. instant. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
23To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 5 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward Major Newton’s letters of the 30th of September, and of the 1st. and 2nd of this month, together with the extraordinary letter of Sir Robert Laurie to Major Newton, declaring his determination to put a stop to all intercourse whatever between the squadron and our officers, unless he shall be permitted to carry on, with the British Consul, a correspondence under seal—You will...
24To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 30 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you Major Newtons letters of the 26th. and also of the 27th and 28th. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
25To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 28 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you Majr. Newton’s letter of the 24th. I received your letter to Colo. Smith, and took pleasure in forwarding it to Walkerton, King & Queen, near which he resides—I am with the highest respect, Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
26To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 25 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you Majr. Newton’s letter of the 23. I am with the highest respect Sir Yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
27To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 24 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you a letter from Major Newton, of the 22nd. instant, and am with the highest respect Sir yr. Obt. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
28To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 23 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward a letter from Majr. Newton of the 21st instant, and to be with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
29To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 22 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letters were delayed for the purpose of being forwarded by the direct Charlottesville Mail—I have informed Majr. Newton, in answer to his letter of the 19th that his construction of the Proclamation is correct, and that the course which he proposes to pursue, is warranted by his instructions The letters enclosed by you from Mr. Clay, and from Mr. Belscher, shall receive a due...
30To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 19 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward to you two other letters from Major Newton, and have the Honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. ob: St. Vi : Executive Letterbook.